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Fielding

Verb / ˈfi:ldɪŋ / Another word for fielding — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Fielding refers to the act of playing defense in sports like baseball or cricket, which involves catching or stopping the ball and throwing it to the appropriate teammate.

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Common collocations

  • open field
  • field of study
  • field of vision
  • field trip
  • magnetic field
  • electric field
  • natural field
  • field of battle

Word family

noun field
verb field
adjective fielded

Usage note

Primarily used in agriculture and sports contexts. Can also refer to a specific area of knowledge or expertise.

Example sentences

  1. The fielding team stopped the ball from going out of bounds.
  2. Her fielding skills helped her win the tournament.
  3. He practiced his fielding every day before the game.
  4. The fielder caught the ball with ease.
  5. The fielding captain instructed his team on where to position themselves.

Quotes

  • Good pitching will beat good hitting any time, and vice versa. - Bob Veale
  • Baseball is ninety percent mental and the other half is physical. - Yogi Berra
  • Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of ten and be considered a good performer. - Ted Williams

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